The world is a fascinating place. It’s amazing how much information is available to us today that we didn’t have in past generations. With just a quick search on the Internet, you can find out about history, science, and society; it’s impossible to be bored. Kids these days might take it for granted, but we think it’s incredibly valuable. So we hope you enjoy this collection of fun facts we feel like we should’ve learned years ago.
#1: The Last Frontier
Alaska is known as a cold, desolate, and inhospitable place. There is evidence that people have inhabited the area since 10,000 BCE. However, it stands as the least populated state in the US today. Although beautiful, many modern-day Americans haven’t moved there due to the harsh cold and intense weather.
According to the US Census, about 733,276 people are estimated to live in the largest state in the country. To help you visualize just how sparsely populated Alaska is, think of New York City. The population of Alaska is equivalent to about 16 people living in Manhattan. That’s pretty wild to think about.